Whether or not one can eat pineapple during pregnancy has always been a debatable topic. It is firmly believed that a pregnant woman shouldn't be fed with pineapple as the fruit can trigger miscarriage. However, health experts hold a different view on the same. 

They state that moderate intake of pineapple is fully safe during pregnancy and it provides the expecting mother with some vital nutrients. So let us here understand what all benefits pineapple renders: 

Vitamin B1: Pineapple is a rich source of Vitamin B1 which is known to regulate the nervous system and heart of a pregnant woman as well as the growing fetus.

Vitamin B6: The presence of Vitamin B6 in pineapple helps in the smooth running of many body functions. It even helps in anemia and is also known to provide relief from morning sickness.

Vitamin C: Pineapple is also a member of the citrus family and thus is a rich source of Vitamin C that boosts the immune system of the baby and the mother. 

Copper & Manganese: The fruit is also rich in minerals like copper and manganese. Copper regulates healthy growth of hair and eyes, while manganese gives strength to bones of the mother and the growing fetus. 

Risks Linked with Pineapple

• Pineapples are rich in sugar and hence should be eaten moderately by pregnant women with  gestational diabetes. 

• Eating pineapple in excess is said to cause uterine contraction that results into miscarriage.

Consult your doctor before adding pineapple in your pregnancy diet as you might not know what food can be good or harmful for you and the baby!